DROP TESTS OF THE MODIFIED MK 8 CONTAINER FOR THE ROCKET MOTOR M46 (GAR 3A/4A)

Abstract

The purpose of this test was to determine if the modified Mk 8 Mod 0 shipping contain r could qualify as a suitable container for shipment of the M46 rocket motor (used in the GAR 3A/4A). The container was used previously to store bags of 16-in. gun propellant. The container was modified by cutting out a 13-in. section and welding it together. It was concluded that the container adequately fulfilled the requirements of physical rigidity and pressure retention. The container withstood damage and it protected the enclosed rocket motor from becoming unserviceable. It is recommended that the motors subjected to drops of 48-in. or less while enclosed in their shipping containers be determined serviceable. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0266387

Entities

People

  • Paul P. Jennens

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Containers
  • Drop Tests
  • Freight Transportation
  • Gun Propellants
  • Marine Transportation
  • Propellants
  • Rigidity
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Shipping
  • Shipping Containers
  • Surface Transportation
  • Transportation

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Rocket Propulsion.